Thomas M Bennett

The meeting commenced with a review of the agenda, noting the rescheduling of the town school visit. Discussions focused heavily on the structure of funding calculations, specifically addressing five calculations based on five surveys, estimates, and actuals, explaining the disparity between reported enrollment fluctuations and funding received. Key topics included the Base Student Allocation (BSA) of $5,372 and program cost factors for different student categories (e.g., ESE students). A detailed review of FTE enrollment trends showed a net district decline, offset by growth in scholarships and fees, impacting the district's overall financial picture. The meeting also covered state-funded categoricals below the line, such as discretionary compression, student transportation (noting significant unfunded costs), safe schools (covering costs for sheriff's department programs and crossing guards), and mental health allocations.

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The meeting began with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, followed by the adoption of the agenda. Presentations were made by representatives from Bronson Elementary regarding their Literacy Week activities, which were themed around 'Red, White, and Blue, celebrating 250 chapters of America.' Activities included focusing on the war for independence and the Declaration of Independence, having older students mentor younger ones, a visit from the book bus, and inviting local veterans for storytelling. The week culminated with each classroom transforming into a museum dedicated to a chosen historical or literary figure, involving activities such as reading, writing, and presenting. Specific grade-level activities highlighted included studies on figures like Betsy Ross, Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, and a debate in fifth grade concerning Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. The presentations emphasized the creative freedom given to students in presenting their findings. The meeting concluded with a brief mention of calendar committee work for the 2026-2027 school year.

The meeting commenced with opening remarks, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the adoption of the agenda. Key discussion items included Superintendent highlights featuring a presentation by students and staff regarding the Boston High School Book Club, which prepares 6th through 8th-grade students for the Levy County Book Battle by enhancing literacy, comprehension, and leadership skills. Superintendent reports also covered three proclamations: National FFA Week (February 21st through 28th, 2026), Career and Technical Education Month (February 1st through 28th, 2026), and National FBLA Week (February 8th through 14th, 2026). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on efforts to curb illegal school bus passing, including the implementation and effectiveness of bus-mounted traffic cameras and the process for reporting violations to the sheriff's office, noting potential penalties for offenders. Additionally, the quarterly audit report for October through December was presented, noting that two findings were corrected immediately.

The meeting began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda. A significant portion of the meeting featured Superintendent's highlights, specifically a presentation from Wilson Elementary School regarding the successful revitalization of the Accelerated Reader (AR) initiative. The presentation detailed how the program, reintroduced to foster a love of reading by removing grade linkage and offering incentives via an AR store, has significantly boosted student motivation, reading stamina, and comprehension, as evidenced by student testimonials. Discussion also covered the cost of the AR program (approximately $3,600 for the program itself, with community and internal principal funds supporting it this year) and the decision to opt out of the online reader component for content control reasons. Board members expressed strong support for expanding the program across the county.